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Backo Family History

Backo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Back, Dacko, Jacko, Backe, Lacko, Bako, Banko, Barko, Macko, Bacho

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Where is the Backo family from?

You can see how Backo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Backo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Backo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Backo families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Backo's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Backo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Backo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Backo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Backo. 60% of Backo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Backo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Backo were Attendant and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Backo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Backo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Backo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Backo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Backo. For the veterans among your Backo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Backo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Backo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Backo in 1958 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Backo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Backo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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